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5/25/18

Why Are Cows Sacred In The Vedic Culture?

According
to Vedas (sacred books of knowledge which were revealed in India more than 10.000 years ago) all living creatures are sacred but cows have most important
position among animals.

Cows
are sacred and respected but not worshiped. In Vedic culture eating
meat is considered as eating dirty food or food in tama guna. In all
the ancient Hindu books, God has strictly prohibited non-vegetarian
food since all animals have soul and killing one would be a sin.
According to the law of karma, killing any animal will entail you to
be killed in your future births. One does not need to consume meat to
survive since all nutrients can be found in pulses, fruits,
vegetables, grains, nuts and dairy.

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Cow
is considered one of our mothers as she give us her milk and nurtures
our health. The Vedic scriptures teach that killing a cow is the same
as killing one's mother. The cow is a symbol of the nourisher and the
ever-giving provider. When a woman gives birth and she is not able to
breastfeed her baby, then the baby is fed cow's milk because it is
easily digestible for the newborn. Milk has all essential nutrients
required for humans and can be converted into yogurt, cheese,
buttermilk, butter and ghee. According to Ayurveda cow milk has a
cooling effect on the body and mind. It improves Ojas, rejuvenates
and nourishes all seven body tissues. Dairy products are considered
highly nutritious and important part of diet. They provide a great
protein supplement. A cow gives all but it doesn't take anything,
hence the reference to the maternal figure.

Cows
are seen as an emblem of peace. They are not inclined to fight one
another even for food. That's why you can find cows roaming freely
and unmolested all over the India.

When
cows become old and cannot give milk they provide dung and urine
which are used as natural fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides.
Dung is also used for fuel, as it is high in methane and can generate
heat and electricity. Dried dung is odorless. If cow eats clean food
and drinks clean water its urine and dung will have antibacterial
properties. After her natural death leather is obtained. In most
Indian states slaughter of a bull, cow or calf is illegal.